geformt
shaped
Having a particular outer form or shape.
EXAMPLE
Das elegant geformte Glas lag gut in der Hand.
The elegantly shaped glass felt good in the hand.
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Meanings
geformt
shaped
With regard to character or personality, influenced by experiences, upbringing, or other influences.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein durch viele Reisen und Kulturen geformter Mensch.
He is a person shaped by many travels and cultures.
Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'geformt' (shaped) is the past participle of the verb 'formen' (to shape/form). It describes the result of this process: something has received a form, whether an object or a person's character.
EXAMPLE
Der Töpfer hat die Vase mit den Händen geformt.
The potter shaped the vase with his hands.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning of 'geformt' (shaped) from the context. If it refers to physical objects, it is about the outer shape. If it refers to people or their character, it means being shaped by experiences.
EXAMPLE
Die Wolken waren wie Tiere geformt.
The clouds were shaped like animals.
Typical adverbs
When the outer shape is meant, 'geformt' (shaped) is often described more precisely by an adverb. Common combinations are 'schön geformt' (beautifully shaped), 'elegant geformt' (elegantly shaped), or 'perfekt geformt' (perfectly shaped).
EXAMPLE
Sie bewunderte die schön geformten Blätter der Pflanze.
She admired the beautifully shaped leaves of the plant.
Use with 'durch'
In the figurative meaning, the preposition 'durch' (by/through) is often used to name the influence that has shaped a person or their character.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein Mensch, der durch viele schwere Prüfungen geformt wurde.
He is a person who was shaped by many difficult trials.
Compare with
geformt vs gebildet
educated / formed
Both words can describe how something acquires a particular shape. “Geformt” primarily emphasizes the outer form, while “gebildet” highlights that something arises from components or is created in a formal context. Use “geformt” for visible shape and “gebildet” for the process of coming into being.
geformt
Der Künstler hat den weichen Ton zu einer Schale geformt.
The artist shaped the soft clay into a bowl.
gebildet
Die Mischung hat nach dem Erhitzen eine feste Schicht gebildet.
After being heated, the mixture formed a solid layer.
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